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Cultural Diversity - Conflicts and Challenges (Paperback)
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Cultural Diversity - Conflicts and Challenges (Paperback)
Series: It Happened to Me
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The United States is perhaps the most culturally diverse nation in
the world, and has frequently been called a "melting pot," "tossed
salad," or "multicultural society" to reflect that diversity.
However, since it's founding, the country has experienced
conflicts-many of them violent-due to intolerance of values and
views different from those of the majority. Cultural Diversity is a
teen guide showing how cultural differences may be at the root of
conflicts that crop up daily in high schools, on the job, in the
courts, and even within families. In some cases these conflicts are
the result of extreme racism, religious bigotry, or outright hatred
for a particular group of people. This young adult resource is
volume six in a new series entitled It Happened to Me, featuring
teen voices. Topics such as prejudice, religious bigotry, racism,
gender bias, sexual orientation, scapegoating, and stereotyping are
presented with stories about young people who have faced problems
and with forthright views from young people who have worked to
foster respect for diversity. Along with anecdotes are historical
perspectives. Each chapter begins with a quote, usually from a
teenager whose words reflect the focus of the chapter. Numerous
sidebars provide factual information about the causes of cultural
conflicts, how stereotypes are perpetuated, the kinds of
discrimination that various groups have suffered, and how hate
groups operate. Scattered throughout the book are features that
present conflict situations and ask readers: "What do you think?"
In addition, readers are challenged to check out factual
statements, to read other books that focus on cultural diversity
issues, and to take action to instill respect for cultures
different from the American mainstream.
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